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A William III Silver Tankard, Robert Cooper, London, 1699
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- fully marked right of handle and on cover, handle with maker's mark
- height 8 1/8 in.
- 20.6cm
cylindrical, the body engraved with arms in a baroque strapwork and foliate cartouche above a reeded girdle, raised on a gadroon support, the conforming domed cover with shaped peak and bifurcated scroll thumbpiece applied with rat-tail, scroll handle with cartouche shape terminal
Condition
slight dent in arms, extra solder left of hinge, otherwise good condition, nice scale
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The arms are those of Venables impaling Newdigate for John Venables of Woodcote, Hampshire, who married Anne, daughter of Sir Richard Newdigate, 2nd Bt (d. 1710).